Mancini would seem to be more keen on strengthening other areas of his squad with another centre-half and midfielder identified as priorities.

However, he could be forced into a rethink if any of his strikers were to leave in the summer and at various times since the season ended all four have been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium.

Most recently, German giants Bayern Munich were set to launch a £20m bid for Bosnian hitman Edin Dzeko.

The 26-year-old has struggled to hold down a regular starting place in the first team but insists he is determined to fight for his place.

Sergio Aguero, whose dramatic late goal secured City’s first title for 44 years, dismissed rumours of a move to Real Madrid.

Fellow Argentine Carlos Tevez would seem the most likely to leave despite pledging his desire to stay with the Blues exclusively to M.E.N. Sport.

Europe’s big-hitters are still monitoring his situation after last November’s spat with Mancini that saw him spend five months of the season in South America.

Mario Balotelli also looked to be heading out of Manchester after Mancini insisted he would not play again after his red card against Arsenal following persistent disciplinary problems both on and off the pitch, but the pair have since patched up their differences.

City’s Swedish striker John Guidetti has returned from a successful loan spell with Dutch side Feyernoord, where he scored 20 goals.

But the 20-year-old is expected to spend another year out on loan, with Sunderland keen to take him after sending scouts to watch him playing in the Eredivisie.

Feyernoord want to take him back while Swansea is another possible destination.

But there is little future at the Etihad for expensive flops Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz, who will be looking to find permanent moves away.